... Thank you for your encouraging words. The last few days have been an emotional ordeal for both me and my husband. I have had birthday parties for my kids since they were born and every year there are people who don't bother to rsvp nor come, but it has never been like this. ... (7 replies)

... To be totally honest, and this is going to sound terrible, I didnt think people really RSVP'd anymore, atleast not really to kids birthday parties. I guess for us we have an unwritten rule that if we come to your childs birthday party with a gift, you are going to come to ours. ... (7 replies)

... I can recommend you use evite dot com. It is very convenient. It automatically sends e-mail reminders and it is easy to rsvp. My friends and relatives use it all the time. Many people these days are busy and irresponsible. It is better to invite close friends not just anybody. Some people just show up at party without rsvp. Take it easy. (7 replies)

... ild out of 15 invited showed up. They are good kids, popular with their friends and I am friendly with the parents. It seems that people either don't know what RSVP means or just don't want to take the time to do it. ... (7 replies)

... I think you are making way more out of this than you should. Why is it so important to you that all these people show up? I think that your son may be picking up on your sensetivity to this issue and that may be what is making him upset.
Maybe your husband is right and this school isn't for your son. I've also read some of your other posts and it seems like you are trying... (7 replies)

... kyliesmama, it is the big thing here too. Fortunately, we are giving the party in a park, so at least there is no fee per child. This has been so stressful for me, it is ridiculous. Throwing a party for your child should be fun, instead I have been under a tremendous amount of stress the last week because of it. I still can't understand how flakey middle aged people are. Most... (7 replies)

... CT mom, thank you so much for your response. You don't know how much I appreciate your post, especially as you are a teacher. Now, I am dealing with the birthday party rsvp's and I am almost having a nervous breakdown. ... (15 replies)